There are 4 ways to get from Paignton to Porth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Porthtrain
4h 27m£68–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bampfylde Streetbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Roadbus 132
7h 50m£23–66Drive 138.9 mi
- Drive from Paignton to Porthcar 138.9 mi
2h 29m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain Paignton - Exmouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 32m£69–129
Paignton to Porth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Porth is to bus which costs £23 - £70 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Paignton to Porth is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Porth. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Pontypridd Road via Exeter, Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Porth. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Porth via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Paignton and Porth is 159 miles. The road distance is 139.7 miles.
The best way to get from Paignton to Porth without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 27m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Paignton to Porth, including transfers.
Paignton to Porth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.
Paignton to Porth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
The best way to get from Paignton to Porth is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 27m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £70 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Paignton, England and Porth, Wales?
You can take a train from Paignton to Porth via Newton Abbot, Bristol Parkway, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Pontypridd Road via Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 7h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Great Western Road to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Paignton to Porth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Paignton to Porth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Porth is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Paignton to Porth.
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